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Free First Saturday: Puppet Playdate

Sat, Aug 1, 2026
Free First Saturdays
Several people hold up a large, bright orange bird puppet on poles in a sunny park, while a small child in a red dress stands nearby. Tall buildings and green trees are visible in the background.

Event Details

Tickets & Info

When Sat, Aug 1, 2026
Where Walker Art Center
Time 10 am–5 pm
Price Free

Our friends from In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre are back again for a playful day of puppets in the Garden! Come explore the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden among larger-than-life creatures at this month’s Free First Saturday. 

On the first Saturday of every month, gallery admission is free for everyone at Free First Saturday. Free admission tickets are available in advance online and on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk. Free admission, 10 am to 5 pm; family activities, 10 am to 3 pm. 

About Our Partner

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre

Since 1973, In the Heart of the Beast (HOBT) has helped to create and cultivate the puppetry community in the Twin Cities, and has been widely celebrated for its large-scale puppets and activism. The troupe has brought some of the most talented puppeteers to Minneapolis, while maintaining a strong connection to the local puppet community. HOBT is a community of artists giving life to puppets that help tell stories to represent the world as it is and as we dream it could be.

Accessibility

Visiting with kids? Read our tips for visiting with families.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.

Free First Saturday is sponsored by

Lead support for the Walker’s Learning and Public Programs is provided by the Pohlad Family Community Engagement Fund. Additional support is provided by the Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation and Susan and Rob White.

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